Q-18 Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico seeks a senior leader to manage the Advanced Systems Development Group (Q-18). You will direct a multidisciplinary team focused on warhead systems engineering, nuclear explosive package engineering, and development of future system architectures to meet U.S.

national security needs. You will guide staff for early concept weapon engineering work and contribute to stockpile modernization roadmaps, working with NNSA/DoW and other labs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability and experience in technical leadership and program management, including success in program development, program advocacy, strategic planning, resource planning and allocation, technical program execution, and/or negotiation.
• Record of professionally recognized accomplishments and demonstrated expertise in a major element of the nuclear weapons program.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of technical projects and personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to promote teamwork and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated successful teamwork and consensus building.
• Demonstrated ability to team, collaborate, or integrate across program lines to accomplish larger program goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with representatives from multiple organizations and at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the health and safety of workers and the public, environmental protection, and employee development.
• Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the security of classified information, assuring the health and safety of workers the public and environment, and employee development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear weapon systems engineering and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead line management of the Advanced Systems Development Group (Q-18) at LANL.
• Direct the Q-18 team and collaborate with LANL organizations to deliver systems and products for current and future U.S. nuclear weapon needs.
• Provide staff for early concept weapon engineering work (pre-phase 1 and phase 1) and contribute to stockpile modernization strategies.
• Represent LANL in meetings with NNSA, DoW, and other labs/sites.
• Oversee program planning, long-range budget preparation and justification, and integration with other program elements to support stockpile stewardship.
• Provide technical, managerial, and programmatic leadership for technology development activities across physics, materials, production, and surveillance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Line management

Strategic planning

Resource planning

Team leadership

Effective communication

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

What You Will Do

This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply. You will be responsible for line management of the Advanced Systems Development Group (Q-18) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Q-18 contains teams dedicated to warhead systems engineering, nuclear explosive package engineering, development engineering, future system architectures, project management, and rapid assessment. You will direct the Q-18 team and work with other LANL organizations to lead operational, technical and programmatic work associated with the development and delivery of systems and products to meet current and future U.S. nuclear weapon needs.

You will be responsible for providing trained and qualified staff to execute early concept (pre-phase 1 and phase 1) weapon engineering work. You will contribute to the nuclear weapon stockpile modernization strategy and develop roadmaps to guide development activities toward applications that support weapon systems.

You will represent LANL at meetings with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of War (DoW), and other labs plants and sites.

Other responsibilities include ongoing leadership of the Q-18 team members, program planning and development, long-range budget preparation and justification, planning integration with other program elements in overall support of stockpile stewardship objectives, and ongoing program management, including program reviews and earned value reports. You will provide technical, managerial and programmatic leadership and strategic planning for technology development activities as part of the national program, including physics (theoretical and experimental), materials, production, and surveillance across all Laboratory organizations. Frequent travel may be required based on programmatic needs.

What You Will Do

This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply. You will be responsible for line management of the Advanced Systems Development Group (Q-18) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Q-18 contains teams dedicated to warhead systems engineering, nuclear explosive package engineering, development engineering, future system architectures, project management, and rapid assessment. You will direct the Q-18 team and work with other LANL organizations to lead operational, technical and programmatic work associated with the development and delivery of systems and products to meet current and future U.S. nuclear weapon needs.

You will be responsible for providing trained and qualified staff to execute early concept (pre-phase 1 and phase 1) weapon engineering work. You will contribute to the nuclear weapon stockpile modernization strategy and develop roadmaps to guide development activities toward applications that support weapon systems.

You will represent LANL at meetings with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of War (DoW), and other labs plants and sites.

Other responsibilities include ongoing leadership of the Q-18 team members, program planning and development, long-range budget preparation and justification, planning integration with other program elements in overall support of stockpile stewardship objectives, and ongoing program management, including program reviews and earned value reports. You will provide technical, managerial and programmatic leadership and strategic planning for technology development activities as part of the national program, including physics (theoretical and experimental), materials, production, and surveillance across all Laboratory organizations. Frequent travel may be required based on programmatic needs.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated capability and experience in technical leadership and program management, including success in program development, program advocacy, strategic planning, resource planning and allocation, technical program execution, and/or negotiation.
• Record of professionally recognized accomplishments and demonstrated expertise in a major element of the nuclear weapons program.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of technical projects and personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to promote teamwork and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated successful teamwork and consensus building.
• Demonstrated ability to team, collaborate, or integrate across program lines to accomplish larger program goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with representatives from multiple organizations and at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the health and safety of workers and the public, environmental protection, and employee development.
• Demonstrated commitment to Laboratory goals in assuring the security of classified information, assuring the health and safety of workers the public and environment, and employee development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear weapon systems engineering and mechanical design.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in science or engineering
• MS or PhD in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrated line management experience
• Partnerships with DoW, NNSA, ALDX, and Nuclear Weapon Labs, Plants, and Sites
• Demonstrated successful experience working with NNSA and DoW Technology Maturation program offices.
• Prior experience with weapons in the current nuclear stockpile, production, systems, physics, or surveillance, or high-explosive behavior.
• Experience with NNSA weapon program business practices and the Phase X/6.X process
• Knowledge of LANL financial, project controls, and procurement systems.
• Active Q clearance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program

Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.